Consumer Alert Issued for 23andMe Users

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Concise Summary:
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert concerning the potential vulnerabilities of 23andMe customers. The company is experiencing financial distress, raising concerns about its ability to continue operating and potentially jeopardizing customer data security. Despite this uncertainty, California residents have the right to request the deletion of their genetic data through the Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA) and California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA). Bonta urges Californians with 23andMe accounts to explore these legal options. The alert serves as a reminder that consumers should exercise their rights and ensure their genetic information is securely managed.

Key Points:

  • California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a consumer alert regarding the financial distress of the genetic testing and information company 23andMe.
  • The California Attorney General reminds Californians of their right under the Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA) and California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) to request the deletion of their genetic data from 23andMe.
  • Due to 23andMe’s financial difficulties, Attorney General Bonta encourages individuals to exercise their right to request deletion of their genetic data.
  • Californians should be able to access and utilize this right by going directly to 23andMe’s website.
  • The Attorney General stresses the importance of California’s robust privacy laws in allowing consumers to manage their personal information and make requests regarding its deletion.

Archive Links:
12ft: https://12ft.io/https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-urgently-issues-consumer-alert-23andme-customers
archive.org: Attorney General Bonta Urgently Issues Consumer Alert for 23andMe Customers | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General
archive.is: https://archive.is/https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-urgently-issues-consumer-alert-23andme-customers
archive.ph: https://archive.ph/https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-urgently-issues-consumer-alert-23andme-customers

Original Link: https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-urgently-issues-consumer-alert-23andme-customers

User Message: Attorney General Bonta Urgently Issues Consumer Alert for 23andMe Customers | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General

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